COLOR CODELB5S/5A - Silver Blue MetallicVolkswagen Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your car hails from a classic era of German design where colors were meant to feel substantial rather than flashy. Whether it is on a Touareg or a long-serving Passat, this shade is a bit of a chameleon. In the flat light of a garage, it presents as a clean, professional silver, but once you pull it into the sun, the cool blue undertones emerge. Because your vehicle has likely spent over fifteen years on the road, the original finish has probably mellowed, making this a very forgiving color for hiding dust and light road grime.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light. This creates a beautiful depth, but it does come with a small catch for the person doing the repair. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot or fail to keep the container moving, those flakes can bunch up and create dark patches or stripes. Since this is a basecoat, the color will look dull or matte once it dries. You will need a clear coat to bring back the gloss and protect the repair from the elements.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Volkswagen Silver Blue Metallic (check for code LB5S/5A), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure those metallic flakes are evenly distributed. You can usually find your paint code on a white paper sticker located in the spare tire well under the trunk carpet or on the inside cover of your service manual. To get the best results, test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the flow. When you are ready to work on the car, apply several thin layers rather than one thick one, and allow plenty of drying time between each pass to avoid runs.